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Quick 30-Minute Chicken Chow Mein Recipe with Crispy Veggies Easy and Delicious

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A quick and easy chicken chow mein recipe featuring crispy veggies and tender chicken strips tossed with flavorful noodles, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz (225g) egg noodles or chow mein noodles (can substitute spaghetti)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 green onions, sliced (separate whites and greens)
  • 1 cup (120g) shredded carrots
  • 1 cup (150g) sliced bell peppers (red or yellow)
  • 1 cup (100g) snow peas or snap peas
  • 1 cup (100g) bean sprouts (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (vegetarian oyster sauce if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth or water
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or fresh chili (to taste)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice chicken into bite-sized strips. Mince garlic and grate ginger. Slice green onions, shred carrots, slice bell peppers, prepare snow peas, and rinse bean sprouts if using.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package instructions (3-5 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with a drizzle of oil and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and chicken broth or water. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Stir-fry chicken strips in a single layer until opaque and browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same wok, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas; stir-fry 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Add bean sprouts and cook 1 minute.
  6. Return chicken to wok. Add cooked noodles and pour sauce over everything. Toss vigorously for 2-3 minutes to heat through and coat noodles and veggies evenly.
  7. Add green onion greens and, if desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. Toss quickly and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep heat high but controlled to get a perfect sear on chicken and maintain crisp veggies. Prep all ingredients before cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Use peanut or vegetable oil for high smoke point. Add sauce at the end to avoid soggy noodles. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos and gluten-free noodles. For vegetarian, replace chicken with tofu and oyster sauce with mushroom sauce.

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Keywords: chicken chow mein, quick dinner, stir-fry, crispy veggies, easy recipe, weeknight meal, Asian cuisine

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